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@ripta.com Bd. member Normand Benoit "Our only realistic path forward is to get it fixed once & for all," Benoit said of RIPTA's recurring budget gaps. "If we don't get it fixed, we're going to be in that death spiral where ridership will go down & down." www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf moderating a discussion about ‘Creative Local Solutions’ to delivering housing that’s affordable with Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera & Linda Weisinger, ED of Pawtucket Central Falls Development.

@AARPRI @SmartGrowthUSA Housing for the Care Economy

ProJo: In explaining why he would vote against the plan, Wolf said that "although there are some excellent projects, looking at this as a whole ... we think this [plan] is mostly a status quo roadmap." tinyurl.com/4vshrnjr

The State Transit Improvement Program was approved by the council 19-1, with Scott Wolf being the sole dissent. “We need to move in a more transit and bike and ped-friendly direction,” Wolf said. tinyurl.com/mpb4a99n
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R.I. needs to move in the right direction by investing in better public transit - The Boston Globe After years of underfunding RIPTA, it will take political leadership and a forward-looking funding model to strengthen the system, write Grow Smart RI’s executive director and RI Hospitality Associati...

After years of underfunding @ripta.com, it will take political leadership and a forward-looking funding model to strengthen the system, write @growsmartri.bsky.social’s executive director and RI Hospitality Association’s president
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Trump vs Brown University + RIPTA Collapse in Rhode Island | Expert Talk Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Worth a watch on @ripbs-tpr.bsky.social: Experts talk about the dire situation with our RI Transit System, and what the options might be as deep service cuts at @ripta.com are threatened tinyurl.com/4x35za4x

As a holder of an MSc in Transport Planning and Management, I just read the Governor’s letter. This is my blunt and personal response (not an official @ripta.com statement): this is outrageous.

Be heard on bus funding before it’s too late Too busy running or managing your own business to pay attention to the public debate over $10 million in proposed budget cuts to the R.I. Public Transit Authority? While understandable, Patrick Crowle...

"We need the business leaders to speak up, and we need them to speak up now!" Wise words from Patrick Crowley, @ripta.com board secretary, regarding proposed budget cuts. tinyurl.com/2vyhjk3j

Are you a local changemaker who dreams of better Transit? If so, join us at our Active Transportation Workshop on 8/25 where you'll gain an understanding for how transportation planning works in RI and how you can influence better outcomes for residents in your community. tinyurl.com/2xsbjx7k

A new attempt to breathe life into R.I.’s main streets The colloquial “Main Streets” are vital for community cohesion and small-business growth. Yet, these areas don’t develop naturally, and many local commercial corridors struggle to reach their full pot...

Did you hear the big #MainStreetRI news? The RI General Assembly approved legislation allocating $125K to our Main Street Coordinating Program! Read all about it and all we plan to do with you here in RI to transform our Main Streets into great streets in this PBN story: tinyurl.com/3enp6aec

We're here at #CNU33 with Scott Wolf moderating the day's Open House event. We'll be here every day learning, sharing and connecting. Come find us! www.cnunewengland.org

Out-of-state buyers are purchasing more RI homes. Is that a good thing or bad thing? Fewer homes are changing hands, and a larger share of them are being sold to people outside Rhode Island. That could be a boon to the state's economy.

Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf in @projo: "If we had adequate supply, the fact we've got a lot of affluent out-of-state home buyers might not have much of an impact on the cost trends in our market - It just underscores the importance of encouraging more housing production." tinyurl.com/yzz3rb3m

Here's a chance to make real progress building out RI's planned network for safe active mobility. Lawmakers to consider $25M voter ref. that could earn up to $125M more in fed matching funds. Take 5 mins to voice your support - sample letter and how-to here - rb.gy/4me8ea. Or join us 5/21 onsite!

Next up for our #MainStreetRI Roundtables: @billbartholomew.bsky.social discusses Social Connection on Main Street. Next Thursday May 22nd @12pm #zoom #free! Register today!

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City of Pawtucket – Pawtucket Foundation Visit the post for more.

For those with tickets on Saturday, or those who’ll be attending future games, what’s the best way to get there? The smart money is on transit – just look how much fun we were having! Full video and transportation details are here: growsmartri.org/city-of-pawt...

In celebration of the sold-out home opener at The Centreville Bank Stadium this weekend, Saturday, May 3, we're thrilled to feature our #rhodiesintransit with the City of Pawtucket and The Pawtucket Foundation.

Are you one of the many people whom have been touched by Barbara Sokoloff's super powers in building our communities? If so, join us in honoring her great work on May 8th -- register for the awards today! And please share!

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Three cheers to Barrington for their Walker Farm project! Join us in celebrating this great project at our Smart Growth Awards on May 8th. Final days to register! growsmartri.org/2025-smart-g...

Early Bird pricing on the 2025 Smart Growth Awards
ends today! Get your tickets now to enjoy a fun evening of celebration, connections and inspiration!
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Have you seen our lineup for our 2025 Smart Growth Award Winners?! Join us on May 8th to celebrate these exemplary people and projects & hear Keynote Speaker @BillBartholomew speak to how our built environment can be reimagined to foster social connection. REGISTER: tinyurl.com/ub5zewwp

Join us 4/24 @12pm on zoom for our next #MainStreetRI Roundtable: Day in the Life of a Main Street Manager with the Connecticut Main Street Center. Learn more and Register: growsmartri.org/main-street-...

Nashville, Tennessee was one of 46 cities across the U.S. in 2024 that successfully passed a ballot initiative to improve public transit. Let's do this Rhode Island!

@pvdstreets.bsky.social @ripta.com

Excited for our #rhodiesintransit forum today!

Prepping for our upcoming transit forum with The Providence Foundation! This Thursday, April 10th, we'll host RHODIES IN TRANSIT: We Mean Business at the RI Convention Center to engage business and civic leaders around the critical issue of public transit. growsmartri.org/transitforum/

Some #rhodiesintransit selects 🔥 lookin good @ripta.com!

Rhode Island Department of Health Visit the post for more.

Throwing it back to a snowy February day where we took the Rhode Island Department of Health on Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for a site visit to One Neighborhood Builders to hear about the One Central Providence initiative. Read more about our trip on our blog:
growsmartri.org/ridoh/

Invest Today for Rhode Island's Quality of Place Tomorrow #401GIVES. www.401gives.org/organization...

Looking to improve foot traffic, bring new energy, preserve and beautify your Main Street? Let's talk storefront and facade improvement! Next #MainStreetRI Roundtable on 3/27 @12pm we'll look at East Providence's Storefront Improvement Program. Register now... It's free!
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We're joining forces with the Providence Foundation on a #RhodiesInTransit Forum on April 10th at the RI Convention Center to engage RI's business & civic leaders on the positive role of better public transit to RI's economic competitiveness & quality of life. FREE to REGISTER! tinyurl.com/yftda2u6